Condola Rashad and Orlando Bloom will star on Broadway this fall in a modern take on William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” As Posted by: BlackAmericaWeb.com Read morehttp://blackamericaweb.com/113520/condola-rashad-to-star-in-broadways-romeo-and-juliet/

An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown greats during the label’s heyday during the 60’s, and restored by Sir Paul McCartney, is back in the ‘Motor City’, officials announced Monday. As Posted by BlackAmericaWeb.com Read morehttp://blackamericaweb.com/113640/historic-motown-steinway-piano-back-in-detroit/

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Ed Dwight Jr. was the first African American astronaut candidate for what is now NASA. Dwight joined the air force in 1953 as a test…

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Houston we need to get on board!!  Read More pic source http://www.sjreled.com/childrens_litwd.htm

H-Town

The Texas Education Agency ordered  the North Forest Independent School District to close and merge with Houston ISD. This decision will be effective July 1, 2013. “We at North Forest ISD are disappointed by the TEA’s decision to merge North Forest with HISD,” said North Forest ISD Superintendent Edna Forté. “We truly believe partnering with the charter […]

  The Jonathan Bender Foundation, Plex Foundation, and Full Circle Life introduce the “Pain Muscle Strength” Initiative promoting healthy lifestyle and fitness. “Walk Away Standing” ~ Jonathan Bender, former NBA player The movement begins Saturday, April 20th, from 10am-2pm at Plex located at 711 Avenue E. Stafford, TX. 77477 (p) 281.499.PLEX (7539) COST: Free! The […]

Via HelloBeautiful: Did you know American Banks earned $32 billion dollars in overdraft fees last year?   Stop throwing your money away!   Read more…

National

ATLANTA (AP) — As more Republicans give in to President Barack Obama‘s health-care overhaul, an opposition bloc remains across the South, including from governors who…